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    Compressed Gas Cylinders

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    This activity hazards analysis document identifies hazards associated with compressed gas cylinder handling and storage. It provides 21 actions to eliminate or minimize hazards such as securing cylinders, keeping cylinders away from heat sources, keeping valves closed when not in use, using cylinders only for their intended purpose, and keeping oxygen cylinders away from grease or oil. The document was prepared on February 16, 2010 and reviewed by the specified parties.

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    This activity hazards analysis document identifies hazards associated with compressed gas cylinder handling and storage. It provides 21 actions to eliminate or minimize hazards such as securing cylinders, keeping cylinders away from heat sources, keeping valves closed when not in use, using cylinders only for their intended purpose, and keeping oxygen cylinders away from grease or oil. The document was prepared on February 16, 2010 and reviewed by the specified parties.

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    This activity hazards analysis document identifies hazards associated with compressed gas cylinder handling and storage. It provides 21 actions to eliminate or minimize hazards such as securing cylinders, keeping cylinders away from heat sources, keeping valves closed when not in use, using cylinders only for their intended purpose, and keeping oxygen cylinders away from grease or oil. The document was prepared on February 16, 2010 and reviewed by the specified parties.

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    Compressed Gas Cylinders

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    This activity hazards analysis document identifies hazards associated with compressed gas cylinder handling and storage. It provides 21 actions to eliminate or minimize hazards such as securing cylinders, keeping cylinders away from heat sources, keeping valves closed when not in use, using cylinders only for their intended purpose, and keeping oxygen cylinders away from grease or oil. The document was prepared on February 16, 2010 and reviewed by the specified parties.

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    ACTIVITY HAZARDS ANALYSIS

    Date Prepared: February 16, 2010

    Page 1 of 4

    Risk Assessment Code(RAC):

    Project: EC-HMQ

    Job: Compressed Gas Cylinder

    Prepared By: Karen M. Gonzlez

    Reviewed By: Michael Henry

    E = Extremely High Risk

    P r o b a b i l i t y

    H = High Risk
    M = Moderate Risk

    Recommended Protective Clothing & Equipment:

    Frequent

    Likely

    Occasional

    Seldom

    Unlikely

    Severity

    L = Low Risk

    Seldom, Catastrophic

    JOB STEPS
    Compressed Gas Cylinder
    Handling/Storage

    HAZARDS
    Death, Bodily Injury

    Catastrophic

    Critical

    Marginal

    Negligible

    ACTIONS TO ELEMINATE OR
    MINMIZE HAZARDS
    Storage
    1. Cylinders shall be stored in wellventilated locations
    2. Cylinders containing the same gas shall
    be stored in a segregated group; empty
    cylinders shall be stored in the same
    manner
    3. Cylinders in storage shall be separated
    from flammable or combustible liquids
    and from easily ignitable materials (such
    as wood, paper, packaging materials,
    oil, and grease) by at least 40 ft or by
    fire resistive partition having at least a 1
    hour rating
    4. Cylinders containing oxygen or
    oxidizing gases shall be separated from
    cylinders in storage containing fuel
    gases by at least 20 ft or a fire resistive

    EM 385-1-1 (PARA
    REF)
    Section 20.D

    partition, having at least a 1 hour rating


    5. Areas containing hazardous gas in
    storage shall be appropriately placarded
    6. Smoking shall be prohibited wherever
    cylinders are stored, handled, or used
    7. Cylinders shall be protected from
    physical damage, electric current, and
    extremes of temperature: the
    temperature of cylinders shall not be
    allowed to exceed 130o F
    8. Cylinders containing oxygen and
    acetylene (or other fuel gas) shall not be
    taken into confined spaces
    9. Cylinder valves and valve caps
    a. Cylinder valves shall be closed
    when cylinders are in storage, in
    transit, not in use, or empty
    b. Cylinder valve caps shall be in place
    when cylinders are in storage, in
    transit, or whenever the regulator is
    not in place
    10. All compressed gas cylinders in service
    shall be secured in substantial fixed
    portable racks or hand trucks
    11. Compressed gas cylinders transported
    by crane, hoist, or derrick shall be
    securely transported in cradles, nets, or
    skip pans, and never directly by slings,
    chains or magnets
    12. Compressed gas cylinders shall be
    secured in an upright position at all
    times, except when being hoisted
    (except acetylene cylinders shall never
    be laid horizontal): horizontal storage

    configurations approved for


    transportation are permitted for
    cylinders other than acetylene
    13. Valve wrench or wheel shall be in
    operating position when cylinder is in
    use
    a. Valves shall be opened slowly
    b. Quick closing valves on fuel gas
    cylinders shall not be opened more
    than 1-11/2 turns
    14. Cylinders shall be used only for their
    designed purpose of containing a
    specific compressed gas
    15. Cylinders shall be refilled only by
    qualified persons
    16. Cylinders shall be handled in a manner
    which will not weaken or damage the
    cylinder or valve
    17. Leaking cylinders shall be moved to an
    isolated location out of doors, the valve
    shall be cracked and gas allowed to
    escape slowly
    a. Personnel and all sources of ignition
    shall be kept away
    b. The cylinder shall be tagged
    DEFECTIVE
    18. Cylinders containing different gases
    shall not be bled simultaneously in close
    proximity of each other
    19. Bleeding of cylinders containing toxic
    gases shall be accomplished only under
    the direct supervision of qualified
    personnel

    20. Oxygen cylinders and fittings shall be


    kept away from oil or grease
    a. Cylinders, cylinder valve, couplings,
    regulators, hose, and apparatus shall
    be kept free from oil or greasy
    substance and shall not be handled
    with oily hands or gloves
    b. Oxygen shall not be directed at oil
    surfaces, greasy cloths, or within a
    fuel oil or other storage tank or
    vessel
    21. Oxygen and fuel gas pressure regulators,
    including their related gauges, shall be
    in proper working order while in use

    CELRL Form 1259, 1 November 2001

    Previous Versions are Obsolete and Should Not Be Used

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